Hazelnuts market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The hazelnut market volume in Eastern Europe dropped from 40 018 tonnes in 2018 to 30 832 tonnes in 2019, a 23% decline, primarily due to ruble devaluation and economic crisis that made imported supplies more expensive and reduced their volume. By 2020, the market recovered to 33 023 tonnes as import flows increased over the previous years.

From 2021 to 2023, the market expanded steadily, reaching 39 845 tonnes. Domestic production grew markedly, from 10 820 tonnes in 2021 to 16 412 tonnes in 2023, supported by the long-term prospect of reducing import dependency. In 2023, market conditions were also shaped by political and economic factors, including sanctions and currency fluctuations, which affected import costs and pricing.

Production hazelnuts in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Top producers of hazelnuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of hazelnuts, 2017-2020

In 2019, hazelnut production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) experienced its largest decline of 19.0%. However, by 2020, production rebounded significantly to 11 998 tonnes, marking a 50.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 67.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, hazelnut production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) saw an upturn. In 2019, the value reached its minimum at 40 638 thousand US dollars, with a notable decline of 16.9%. By 2020, production value rose to 53 992 thousand US dollars, representing a 32.9% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall production value increased by 9.2%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports hazelnuts from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Hazelnut exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 7 572 tonnes, which is 83.3% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 173.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 39.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for hazelnut exports in kind from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were Italy, accounting for 33.0% of exports, Germany at 13.0%, and Kazakhstan at 4.3%. Together, these three countries represented 50.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Hazelnut exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 34.1 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 61.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value rose by 78.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 21.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017–2020, Italy, Germany, and Turkey played notable roles as buyers of hazelnuts from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value terms. Italy accounted for 20.2% of exports, Germany for 18.2%, and Turkey for 2.4%. Their combined share reached 40.8% of total export value, indicating a significant but not dominant presence.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports hazelnuts to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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In 2018, hazelnut imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) peaked at 34 308 tonnes, with the largest increase of 69.9% recorded that year. However, in 2019, imports fell by 21.3%, marking the largest decline. By 2020, imports recovered to 28 597 tonnes, showing a modest increase of 5.9% from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports grew by 41.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Georgia were the largest sources of hazelnut imports in kind for Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). Azerbaijan contributed 36.2% of imports, Turkey 27.7%, and Georgia 12.4%. Collectively, these three countries made up 76.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2018, hazelnut imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) reached their highest value at 206.1 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 61.4% occurring that year. In 2019, imports declined by 19.4%, the largest drop in the period. By 2020, imports stood at 183.5 million US dollars, up 10.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 43.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 12.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Over the 2017–2020 period, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Italy were the primary suppliers of hazelnuts to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value terms. Azerbaijan accounted for 32.6% of imports, Turkey for 30.3%, and Italy for 14.9%. Together, these three countries represented 77.7% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020